Artwork
Daniel Carmick
Daniel Carmick is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This small print portrait depicts Daniel Carmick in a formal military uniform. Created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, it measures 5.56 × 5.56 cm and is part of the Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits.
Subject & Meaning
Carmick is shown standing upright with a serious expression, wearing a high-collared uniform with a shoulder epaulet, conveying a sense of dignity and military bearing.
Technique & Style
The portrait is executed in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper, showcasing the artist's skill in creating detailed textures and depth within a small format.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin (French pronunciation: ; 1770–1852) was a French portrait painter and museum director.
